Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a poet novelist and might dabble into drama in the future. I’ve written a collection of poems titled “Existences and Vineyards,” initially published as a five-volume series on Amazon and available as an anthology of poems ditto. I’m currently working on two other collections titled: “Doxology” and “Meditations, Reflections and Introspection,” as well as two novels titled: “Rebellion” and “An Open Letter to my Successful Self”.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest book is “Existences and Vineyards” and it was inspired by my desire to understand self and by extension, humanity. Being an ardent student of human psychology and social behaviour (even though not professionally), I’ve often pondered the meaning of life and what motivates people to act in ways that they do, considering that our actions not only affect our lives but those of other people.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Sometimes I cry when I write poems that are emotionally overwhelming.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’ve derived my greatest literary inspirations from Chinua Achebe (prose), the author of Things Fall Apart, while my love for poetry was fueled by Robert Frosts achievements. My perceptions and perspectives about life have been influenced by new thought authors like Charles F. Hannel, Napoleon Hill, James Allen, Rhonda Byrne and many other like minded people who are proponents of the Law of Attraction.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on promoting my work to a wider audience.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Awesome gang, alongside websites of its ilk has greats resources for exposing authors like me. I’m also exploring Amazon ads, Facebook ads, email marketing and other digital marketing methodologies.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing. One day your works would be read (and your voice would be heard).
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Know thyself.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Take the Risk, by Ben Carson.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Holy Bible, Think and Grow Rich (Napoleon Hill), The Master Key (Charles F. Hannel), Purpose Driven Life (Rick Warren).
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